Nick Crumpton – författare

Why do horses wear shoes? How do horses 'speak'? And why can't horses burp? Answering twenty curious questions about the equine species, this book is a charming blend of zoology, history and popular culture that celebrates why horses have been such beloved companions for centuries. Featuring a myriad of different horse breeds, readers will discover what’s so unique about a horse’s body and its behaviour, and why they deserve to be well cared for.

Why Do Cats Meow? is the second book in the series of natural history books for children that answer curious questions about favourite and familiar pets. The book highlights the qualities of different types of cats, and answers some of the more curious questions children have about cats, including: why do cats like scratching things? Why do cats like bringing us dead things? and Why do cats have wet noses? Through the book, children will come to understand what’s so unique about a cat's body and its behaviour and why they deserve to be well cared for. The book also profiles famous cats from history and popular culture, including the cat-headed Egyptian goddess Bastet and Larry, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, who lives and works at 10 Downing Street in London. By incorporating zoological information about the feline species with stories from history, art, religion and popular culture, Why Do Cats Meow? celebrates why cats have been such dear pets to us for centuries.

Who can resist teeny tiny animals? From a tortoise that could fit in your palm, to a crab no bigger than your fingernail – this big and beautiful book is dedicated to tiny animals from around the world. Turn the pages and set off on your adventure, meeting nature’s smallest creatures and taking a peek into their little – but very lovable – lives. These animals may be mini, but their stories are mighty! The book is divided into six chapters, one for each animal type:BirdsFishAmphibiansInvertebratesMammalsReptilesWithin each chapter, you meet five teeny animals from around the world. Each animal is introduced over a fully illustrated spread. Prepare to be welcomed to the little animal’s life, introduced to its habitat, and walked through the creature’s habits and how it navigates its world – with special emphasis on its size, and the benefits and challenges that come with it. Animals include:An adorable finger monkey (pygmy marmoset)A flying lizard A Bee hummingbird - the smallest of all birdsA little penguin A tiny Fennec fox from MoroccoA feisty pom-pom crab Each chapter ends with an amazing life-size spread, which shows the animals from that chapter at their true size! Featuring 30 teeny creatures from around the world, this book is the perfect gift for animal lovers ages 7+.

Discover the most brilliant skills animals have ever evolved in a stylish and fascinating picture book.Body armour, seeing with sound, gliding without wings - wherever you look in the animal kingdom, you can find amazing super skills to deal with nature's trickiest challenges. In fact, these skills are so amazing that they have evolved again and again in totally unrelated animals! From tiny insects to ginormous giraffes, meet the creatures that have the same ingenious ways of surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Discover the wonders of evolution in this vibrant picture book packed with incredible facts from zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton, and illustrated by award-winning new talent Viola Wang.

Discover the most brilliant skills animals have ever evolved in a stylish and fascinating picture book.Body armour, seeing with sound, gliding without wings - wherever you look in the animal kingdom, you can find amazing super skills to deal with nature's trickiest challenges. In fact, these skills are so amazing that they have evolved again and again in totally unrelated animals! From tiny insects to ginormous giraffes, meet the creatures that have the same ingenious ways of surviving and thriving on planet Earth. Discover the wonders of evolution in this vibrant picture book packed with incredible facts from zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton, and illustrated by award-winning new talent Viola Wang.

Follow a mother bear as she teaches her cubs how to survive in the wilderness in this beautiful and absorbing Nature Storybook.Spring has arrived in Alaska, and a brown bear is waking up. She was alone when she fell asleep at the start of winter; now she is climbing out of her den with two cubs. Follow them as they discover how to survive in the wilderness, from climbing trees to catching salmon, as their mother teaches the cubs how to be bears. From zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton and with stunning art from Colleen Larmour, this is a gentle and fascinating introduction to brown bears.

Travel back in time with the incredible true story of Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska - a fearless scientist who uncovered some of the most astonishing fossils the world has ever seen. From the massive claws of the mysterious Deinocheirus to the delicate bones of the earliest mammals, her discoveries helped rewrite the history of life on Earth.But Zofia's journey wasn't easy. As a girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Poland, she studied in secret, refusing to let war silence her dreams. With unstoppable courage, she became a world-renowned palaeontologist and travelled all the way to the Gobi Desert - one of the windiest, wildest places on Earth - where she uncovered fossils hidden for millions of years."A touching tribute to one of the unsung heroes of science... Captivating, educational and beautifully illustrated, this book is a proud homage to a scientist who learned and endured so much. This is a story that every young scientist should read." -Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

It's a noisy world out there. Almost eight billion people are saying hello, asking for directions, buying food, singing lullabies, paying compliments, and all in their own languages - of which there are six or seven thousand! And that's just humans... animals have millions of languages!Insects, birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians are all talking to each other too, with grunts, squeaks and tweets, as part of the natural orchestra that is Life on Earth. Some of those noises can sound scary, others sweet... wouldn't it be nice to be able to understand what they were all trying to say?Author Dr Nick Crumpton acts as our translator and guide through the animal kingdom in this fun, and funny, book. He teaches us what our pet dog's bark means and how an orangutan says 'Hello!' (Whuuu-whuuu-whuuu just in case you ever need it!). Each sound has been researched using recordings and information from scientists in the field. This book will teach you not just how to chat chicken but also gossip with gorillas, mumble with meerkats and warble with whales. You'll be ready for any adventure into the animal kingdom.

Set off on an adventure through snow, deserts, jungles, grasslands, rivers and seas to discover nature’s masters of camouflage.  Camouflage has long captured our imaginations – from the Arctic fox disappearing into snowy tundra to the leafy sea dragon drifting unnoticed among swaying seaweed. This big, beautiful book celebrates nature’s true masters of disguise from habitats around the globe. Each chapter explores a different habitat, introducing the animals that live there over stunning, immersive illustrations. Discover how a ptarmigan blends into rocky slopes, how a wobbegong shark vanishes against the ocean floor and how a horned lizard melts into desert sand. At the end of every chapter, a special ‘in-action’ section challenges you to spot the camouflaged creatures hidden in their surroundings. Featuring 30 remarkable animals – from polar bears and cheetahs to golden moles – this is the perfect book for animal lovers and all curious readers aged 7+.